The number of children ages 4 to 17 being medicated for ADHD increased by 28% between 2007 and 2011. The number of young children (ages 2 to 5) with an ADHD diagnosis increased by more than 50% from 2007 to 2012.

These trends are concerning to medical professionals, parents, and educators alike. The good news is that many of these issues can be addressed without expensive interventions. Simply getting children outdoors on a regular basis to play and move freely can go a long way toward minimizing negative health impacts.